Patrons Circle
Enjoy the very best of what TIFF has to offer year-round and during the Festival, including exclusive access to events, earlier pre-sales, and dedicated service — all while supporting TIFF with an important donation. Patrons Circle levels include access for you and either a secondary card holder or a guest, and comes with a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount.
Patron Circle Members will enjoy the following benefits:
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| FULL RATE | $2,500 |
$7,000 |
$15,000 |
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| YEAR-ROUND (TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX) | |||||
| Enjoy up to two complimentary tickets to all regular-price year-round Cinematheque screenings † † Includes up to two free tickets to year-round, regular-priced Cinematheque screenings, excluding Festival and special events. Unused tickets will be charged a Cancellation Fee of $9.75, which will be automatically charged to the credit card on file. Members with outstanding cancellation charges of $25 or more may have Membership benefits reduced or revoked | done |
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| Stay informed with dedicated Member e-communications, including contests and special offers | done |
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| Access exclusive ticket and subscription pre-sales | done |
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| Access to Membership-exclusive events with special guests | done |
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| Save on tickets to New Releases, subscription series, and special events†† †† Excludes select programming. Screening discount applies to Adult ticket price. Number of eligible Membership-priced tickets based on level | Up to 50% |
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| Save at concessions††† ††† Excludes alcoholic beverages | 40% |
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40% |
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| Save 15% in-person and online at the TIFF Shop and up to 30% on Member Shopping Days | done |
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| Membership-exclusive access to the TIFF's Lounge †††† †††† TIFF’s lounge is located on the 4th Floor in the Film Reference Library and hours are Friday: 5pm–9pm | Saturday–Sunday: 12pm–8pm. Hours, location, and offerings are subject to change |
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| Complimentary regular popcorn on your birthday | done |
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| Share benefits with another person | done |
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| Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount | $1,895 |
$5,610 |
$12,725 |
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| Recognition on tiff.net/thankyou and the digital donor wall | done |
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| Access to Contributor Circle-inclusive special events and screenings | done |
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| Access to regular Patrons Circle mixers and socials | done |
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| Dedicated concierge service for year-round ticket purchases | done |
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| Receive invitations to receptions and select private events | done |
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| AT THE FILM FESTIVAL | |||||
| Special offers for Festival ticket discounts and complimentary tickets for select screenings | done |
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| Access to the Insiders’ Event recording | done |
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| Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days per level | August 20 |
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| Complimentary Festival Programme Book | done |
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| Get a sneak peak of Festival titles at the Members’ Festival Preview event | done |
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| Complimentary access to two Festival Patron screenings | done |
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| Preview a Festival film hand-picked by Cameron Bailey at the CEO's Choice event | done |
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| Discover Festival's buzzworthy titles and hidden gems directly from TIFF's programming team at the Insiders' Event | done |
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| Receive recognition in the Festival Programme Book | done |
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| Complimentary access to the Press & Industry screenings and Industry conference § § Press and Industry delegates are given first access to P&I screenings. Eligible Patrons will be granted admission on a first-come, first-served basis via their dedicated Patrons Circle Access Line once the P&I line has entered the cinema. Admittance is based on available seats and is not guaranteed. Lining up is required and your Patron card will be scanned upon entry. | done |
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| Invitation to the Festival Opening Night Gala Presentation and Party | Princess of Wales |
Roy Thomson Hall |
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| Receive a Festival package couriered to you | done |
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| Invitations to the Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation | done |
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| Dedicated concierge service for Festival ticket purchases | done |
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All Patrons Members enjoy the following benefits:
YEAR-ROUND (TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX)
- Enjoy up to two complimentary tickets to all regular-price year-round Cinematheque screenings † † Includes up to two free tickets to year-round, regular-priced Cinematheque screenings, excluding Festival and special events. Unused tickets will be charged a Cancellation Fee of $9.75, which will be automatically charged to the credit card on file. Members with outstanding cancellation charges of $25 or more may have Membership benefits reduced or revoked
- Stay informed with dedicated Membership e-communications, including contests and special offers
- Access exclusive ticket and subscription pre-sales
- Access to Membership-exclusive events with special guests
- Save up to 50% on tickets to New Releases, subscription series, and special events†† †† Excludes select programming. Screening discount applies to Adult ticket price. Number of eligible Membership-priced tickets based on level
- Save 40% at concessions††† ††† Excludes alcoholic beverages
- Save 15% in-person and online at the TIFF Shop and up to 30% on Member Shopping Days
- Membership-exclusive access to the TIFF's Lounge †††† †††† TIFF’s lounge is located on the 4th Floor in the Film Reference Library and hours are Friday: 5pm–9pm | Saturday–Sunday: 12pm–8pm.
Hours, location, and offerings are subject to change - Complimentary regular popcorn on your birthday
- Share benefits with another person
- Recognition on tiff.net/thankyou and the digital donor wall
- Access to Contributor Circle-inclusive special events and screenings
- Access to regular Patrons Circle mixers and socials
At the Toronto International Film Festival
- Special offers for Festival ticket discounts and complimentary tickets for select screenings
- Access to the Insiders’ Event recording
- Complimentary Festival Programme Book
- Get a sneak peak of Festival titles at the Members’ Festival Preview event
- Complimentary access to two Festival Patron screenings
- Preview a Festival film hand-picked by Cameron Bailey at the CEO's Choice event
- Discover Festival's buzzworthy titles and hidden gems directly from TIFF's programming team at the Insiders' Event
AND MORE!
$2,500
Year-round at TIFF BEll Lightbox
- Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of $1,895
At the Toronto International Film Festival
- Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days per level - August 20
$7,000
Year-round at TIFF BEll Lightbox
- Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of $5,610
At the Toronto International Film Festival
- Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days per level - August 19
PLUS
- Receive recognition in the Festival Programme Book
- Complimentary access to the Press & Industry screenings and Industry conference § § Press and Industry delegates are given first access to P&I screenings. Eligible Patrons will be granted admission on a first-come, first-served basis via their dedicated Patrons Circle Access Line once the P&I line has entered the cinema. Admittance is based on available seats and is not guaranteed. Lining up is required and your Patron card will be scanned upon entry.
- Invitation to the Festival Opening Night Gala Presentation and Party at Princess of Wales
$15,000
Year-round at TIFF BEll Lightbox
- Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of $12,725
PLUS
- Dedicated concierge service for year-round ticket purchases
- Receive invitations to receptions and select private events
At the Toronto International Film Festival
- Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days per level - August 18
- Receive recognition in the Festival Programme Book
- Complimentary access to the Press & Industry screenings and Industry conference § § Press and Industry delegates are given first access to P&I screenings. Eligible Patrons will be granted admission on a first-come, first-served basis via their dedicated Patrons Circle Access Line once the P&I line has entered the cinema. Admittance is based on available seats and is not guaranteed. Lining up is required and your Patron card will be scanned upon entry.
- Invitation to the Festival Opening Night Gala Presentation and Party at Roy Thomson Hall
PLUS
- Receive a Festival package couriered to you
- Invitation to the Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation
- Dedicated concierge service for Festival ticket purchases
Live in the United States?
You can receive a US tax receipt for IRS purposes by directing your donation or the charitable portion of your TIFF Membership to American Friends of TIFF, an independent 501(c)(3) organization that supports the work of TIFF.
Above prices are in CAD.
Tax receipt amounts will be assessed and adjusted as necessary to compensate for any benefits lost as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.
All benefits are subject to change and availability, and are determined by Membership level.
Charitable Registration #11930 4541 RR0001.
Benefits and prices are subject to change without notice. Some restrictions apply.
^ Discounts for Seniors and Under 25 are available, please visit TIFF.net/join for more information.
* All benefits subject to change, availability, and determined by Membership level.
In-person benefits such as discounts on tickets and concessions will be subject to availability in accordance with government health and safety measures.
Memberships are non-refundable.
TIFF reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse or revoke Membership, suspend Membership privileges, and/or deny admission for inappropriate conduct, and to do so without refund. Offending behaviour includes, but is not limited to: disorderly conduct, disruptive behaviour, persistent disregard of TIFF Rules and Regulations, and default in payment of Membership fees.
* Cancellation policy: no-shows must pay a standard $9.75 ticket fee for unused tickets, which will automatically be charged to the credit card on file.
* Valid for two (2) tickets per Membership per screening for regular-price Cinematheque screenings, starting January 6, 2023; does not include special events.
* Members with outstanding cancellation charges of $25 or more may have Membership benefits reduced or revoked.